For many women, the idea of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) comes with more fear than facts. In this episode of Menopause Unscripted, Dr. Heidi sits down with Dr. Megan Marcolsli, a Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner and medical doctor with over twenty years of experience, to break down what HRT really is, how it works, and why it can be a safe, effective option for navigating menopause.

They cover estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, exploring how these hormones change as we age and how balancing them can improve sleep, ease menopause symptoms, and support long-term health. Dr. Marcolsli also shares why she’s a fan of topical vaginal estrogen, explains the different forms of estrogen therapy, and highlights how every woman’s hormonal journey is unique.

Whether you’re curious about starting HRT, wondering about the symptoms of hormonal imbalance, or just want to understand the life cycles of hormones, this episode offers science-backed, stigma-free information to help you make informed choices about your health.

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Menopause Unscripted is a women’s health podcast hosted by Dr. Heidi, the creator of Hey Dr. Heidi. Each episode delivers expert insights, real-life stories, and evidence-based information to help women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with confidence.

This podcast covers topics such as menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, pelvic health, sleep changes, intimacy and relationships, osteoporosis prevention, brain fog, mood shifts, and healthy aging. With a focus on science-backed advice and approachable conversation, Menopause Unscripted offers clarity, support, and practical tips for every stage of midlife.

Whether you are experiencing early menopause symptoms or seeking resources for post-menopausal health, Menopause Unscripted is your trusted source for reliable information and open conversation.

Want to be on the show?
Think you’d be a great guest or know someone with an important story to share? Email us at connect@heydrheidi.com.

Whether you and your partner are navigating mismatched libidos, looking to rekindle intimacy, or simply want a better understanding of desire, this episode of Menopause Unscripted offers a candid, judgment-free conversation about sex at every stage of life.

Dr. Heidi sits down with Leona Fallas, assistant clinical director at the Center for Health Sex in Los Angeles, sex therapist, and registered marriage and family counselor, to talk about what foreplay really looks like (hint: turn off the big light and don’t honk a boob), why it’s okay to have a high libido, a low libido, or anything in between, and how to strengthen intimacy outside of the bedroom.
They discuss pain during sex, building comfort and communication, learning each other’s pleasure styles, and shifting the goal from orgasm to overall pleasure. From untraditional forms of foreplay to the importance of emotional safety and aftercare, Leona shares practical ways to deepen connection, respond to your body’s cues, and embrace a healthy, shame-free approach to desire.

Center for Health Sex in Los Angeles: https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/

Follow Menopause Unscripted:
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Connect with @HeyDrHeidi:
Website: https://www.heydrheidi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydrheidi
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heydrheidi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Hey-Dr-Heidi/61568353334042/?utm_campaign=social_link_list&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio

Menopause Unscripted is a women’s health podcast hosted by Dr. Heidi, the creator of Hey Dr. Heidi. Each episode delivers expert insights, real-life stories, and evidence-based information to help women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with confidence.

This podcast covers topics such as menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, pelvic health, sleep changes, intimacy and relationships, osteoporosis prevention, brain fog, mood shifts, and healthy aging. With a focus on science-backed advice and approachable conversation, Menopause Unscripted offers clarity, support, and practical tips for every stage of midlife.
Whether you are experiencing early menopause symptoms or seeking resources for post-menopausal health, Menopause Unscripted is your trusted source for reliable information and open conversation.

Want to be on the show? Think you’d be a great guest or know someone with an important story to share? Email us at connect@heydrheidi.com.

Welcome to Menopause Unscripted, the podcast and YouTube series where we strip away the stigma and start having real, honest conversations about perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Hosted by Dr. Heidi, a women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist, this is your safe space for evidence-based information, personal stories, and judgment-free support.

We’ll talk with doctors, therapists, dietitians, and women just like you about everything from hormone replacement therapy to intimacy, sleep, bone health, pelvic health, exercise, and aging well. Whether you’re curious, confused, or just want to feel more empowered in this stage of life, you’ll find science you can trust and conversations you can relate to.

Subscribe and join us every week for unfiltered, approachable, and practical guidance, because it’s time to talk about menopause in a way that’s real, relatable, and refreshingly honest.